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Rotary Club of Shady Brook Honors Volunteer Pilot
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he Rotary Club of Shady Brook, at a recent meeting, demonstrated its support for Angel Flight East, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free air transportation for children and adults with medical conditions who need to get to treatment far from home. Club president Ira Sherman and Event Chair Jerry Redington presented a check for $1500 to John Clough, a volunteer pilot for the service. The money had been raised by the Club’s Pancake Breakfast, held at Applebee’s in Newtown in early February. Mr. Clough (shown in photo) updated his previous presentations to the Club, including photos of his single-engine aircraft, a 1995 Mooney Ovation, which he flies to distant medical facilities just about anywhere on the East Coast and sometimes beyond. “My whole life is dedicated to serving people,” Clough said. “Making people happy and helping them is the most important thing I do.” A New Holland resident and business owner, Clough is one of the organization’s volunteer pilots who donate their time, aircraft and fuel to help people in need of medical care. There is never a fee to the patient or the health care provider for an Angel Flight. These pilots provide their services on their own time and on their own dime. Clough acknowledged it›s an expensive way to volunteer. Besides fuel, he said, the costs associated with flying patients include insurance, airport fees and sometimes airplane rental or mortgage costs, if the pilot involved doesn›t own the airplane. It costs him approximately $250 for each hour of flying. His
Angel Flight East flies patients to treatment facilities, free of charge mission flights require an average of three hours. “But I am glad I›ve been blessed with the resources to do it,” he said. Clough began flying nearly 40 years ago and has volunteered with Angel Flight for the last 10 years. The story of how he became a pilot and his passion for aviation is a “love at first flight” tale. His secondgrade teacher was married to a pilot who one day flew over the school playground during recess. “We watched him go around and around, and it was the greatest thing. At that moment, I got hooked on planes for the rest of my life,” he said. Clough was 25 when he became a pilot. Although he would much rather be taking to the
skies, Clough keeps himself busy tending to his health-food wholesale distribution business, volunteering at community organizations and helping anyone who calls for help. The people he meets through Angel Flight motivate him to keep going. “Some need to go for weekly treatment at a facility in a different state,” Clough said. “Sometimes they need to get to a distant hospital quickly because an organ has become available for a transplant, and I›m there to make that happen.” “Besides,” he added with a chuckle, “flying is fun!” Clough can transport up to three passengers at a time, and he makes it his goal to complete at least one Angel Flight mission a month. A father of six and grandfather of seven, Clough takes mission calls at all hours. “It doesn›t matter what time of the day it is. It›s a way to make them feel more relaxed and comfortable, knowing that someone on the other side of the line is willing to assist them.” ■ The Rotary Club of Shady Brook, a 501(c)(33) entity, is a local chapter of Rotary International, a non-sectarian organization that endeavors to bring together business, professional leaders as well as retirees, students and other young people to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all endeavors and pursuits, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. More information on the Rotary Club of Shady Brook and the many programs it supports is available at www. rotaryclubofshadybrook.com.
“First Fridays on the Delaware” in Bristol
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very first Friday from May to September (5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7), the quaint and historic riverfront town of Bristol Borough hosts First Fridays On the Delaware. Organized by the Bristol Borough Business Association (BBBA) to highlight our main street district and members, these award-winning street festivals are from 5 to 8 pm along Mill Street. The 2018 season is brought to you by our Event Supporters - Penn Community Bank and Farmers Insurance, and Steve Mooney Agency – and include: Family-Fun Amusements including entertainment by local performance-oriented groups; Themed Events such as Country Hoedown (June), Christmas in July, Super Heroes & Every Day Heroes (August); Crafters & Artists’ exhibitions including interactive displays and demos; Shops, Merchants & Vendors showcasing their wares for your shopping pleasure; Live Music from local bands; Arts & Craft Activities for all ages; Food & Goodies from our fabulous eating establishments and specialty food vendors; 215 MOPAR showcasing their premier autos while collecting food and funds for the Bristol Borough Community Action Group; Community Art Project exclusively designed for easy participation and resulting in oneof-a-kind creation(s). Stay tuned for updates at www.Facebook.com/BristolBoroughFirstFridays/ or email BBBA1681@gmail with questions. ■
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Newtown Event Celebrates Women
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oin Jane Swartz and members of The Greater Newtown Exchange Club (GNEC) and Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) on Thursday, April 19 at the Newtown Fire Association Building at 14 Liberty Street in Newtown from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for “April Is A Time To Celebrate Women,” an event that raises awareness for the needs of “A Woman’s Place”. April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, making this a timely event. Please fill a re-useable shopping bag or bags with gift certificates, household and personal products, foods, clothing, and/or children’s items and drop them off at the Fire Association Building at the event. Cub Scouts from local Pack 20 will also assist in accepting donations as well as collecting items for the event. Lite fare and refreshments will be available. A staff member from “A Woman’s Place” will be joining us for conversation. Drop in or drop off your bag to encourage the families. The Greater Newtown Exchange Club and Bikers Against Child Abuse are the proud sponsors of this event and appreciate your support. Contact Jane Swartz at 215-208-7905 for further info. The Greater Newtown Exchange Club is a Bucks County service organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and the support of youth and families. For further information, contact GNEC’s phone mailbox at 215-469-1466 and leave a callback number. ■
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ollowing a thorough discussion and consideration, the Falls Township Supervisors set the wheels in motion for a Township grocery store to offer beer and wine sales. The Supervisors unanimously approved the transfer of a liquor license from Nockamixon Township to the Giant Food Store located at 471 S. Oxford Valley Road in Falls. The transfer makes the Giant location the first major store in Falls to operate a restaurant with a liquor license. The inter-municipal liquor license transfer was approved followed a public hearing which drew no public comment or questions. A hearing is required when the receiving municipality has equal to or more liquor licenses than the state-allotted 1 per every 3,000 residents. Falls Township has more than the designated amount, according to township attorney Mike Clarke. The license permits the grocery store to create a 30-seat restaurant area where customers can buy and consume alcohol along with hot buffet food items, various entrees and a grab and go station, according to Giant attorney, Ellen Freeman. Customers would only be permitted to drink alcohol onsite if food items were purchased as well, she said. Giant Supermarket will have Similar setups are in place a 30-seat restaurant area in the 64 other Giant stores statewide that offer beer and wine sales. Other grocery store chains, including Wegmans and ShopRite, have been selling beer and wine in their stores for the last 10 years. Beer and wine would be available for carryout at the Giant store in Falls, but quantities would be limited to two six-packs of beer or four standard bottles of wine. Alcohol sales would be permitted only at cash registers within the designated restaurant area and only between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. After those times, the beer and wine aisles would be chained off and alcoholic beverage cases would be locked. Alcohol sales account for about 5 percent of Giant’s total sales, Freeman told the board. “It seems a pretty large investment for 5 percent of your business,” Supervisors Chairman Bob Harvie said, noting that a neighboring ShopRite also sells beer and wine and inquired about the need to add 30 seats. The state requires a minimum of 30 seats, Freeman said, adding that some Giant stores opt for bar seating, while others use tables and chairs. In both setups the store permits customers to consume a maximum of two beers onsite. Store personnel undergo special training to determine if someone is intoxicated and how to spot a fraudulent ID. Giant has a 100 percent carding policy meaning that every customer is asked for identification at the time of purchase. “It takes all the gray area out of selling alcohol,” Freeman said. “It protects the public as well to be sure that everyone is carded.” As the Supervisors contemplated adding another liquor license in the Township, Freeman pointed out that none of the 64 other Giant stores in Pennsylvania have ever been cited. “They have a perfect record,” she said. ■
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History of the Delaware Canal Shown by Aerial Photos, May 8
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he Friends of the Delaware Canal will host an illustrated program, “Towpaths and Tales, an Aerial Photographic History of the Canals Along the Delaware River,” on Tuesday, May 8, at 7:30 PM in Riegelsville Borough Hall, 1st Floor Meeting Room, 615 Easton Road (Route 611), Riegelsville, PA 18077. Mike McCann, a photographic historian, examined the properties along the Delaware River during his 21 years with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He reviewed aerial photographs taken from 1930 to the present under a stereo microscope, while in the process of determining whether land qualified for New Jersey’s Green Acres Program. Since his retirement, Mr. McCann has created a presentation of scanned aerial images, featuring the
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River Valley as it has changed (or not) over time. For those curious about how things once were, particularly prior to the 1955 flood, this program includes images of the Point Pleasant, Lumberville, and Yardley bridges that are now gone. “Then and Now” programs are always fascinating, and this “pilot’s eye view” will be particularly so. No lines, security checks or seat belts to fasten. Just come and take in the sights! The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information about this program and other Friends’ activities, call 215-862-2021, e-mail friends@fodc.org or visit www.fodc.org. The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to restore, preserve and improve the Delaware Canal and its surroundings. ■
Scholarships Available for Pennsbury Students
he Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation is encouraging graduates of Pennsbury High School, including this year’s graduates and matriculating underclassmen, to apply for a scholarship to help with continuing education expenses for the 2018-19 school year. Application deadline is May 1, 2018. Members of the Pennsbury community who are interested in helping with the screening process on June 3, 2018 may contact the PSF office for more information by phone at 215-428-4145, or by email at scholarships@pennsburysd.org, or website at www. pennsburyscholarshipfoundation.org ■
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April 27 Deadline for DiGirolamo Scholarship
he Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship application is available now! You may either pick one up at the Bensalem Municipal Building (2400 Byberry Road) between 8am and 4pm Monday through Friday or download directly from our website, bensalempa.gov. The deadline is firmly set for April 27th and completed applications may be returned either by mail to the attention of the Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship Committee, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 OR via email by sending to MayorsOffice@bensalempa.gov. Good luck to all applicants! ■
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About This Issue’s Cover
elebrate Mother’s Day at the Philadelphia Zoo with all the amazing moms from across the animal kingdom! Sunday, May 13th, choose from three available seating times (9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM) and enjoy a delicious unlimited brunch buffet in our private dining area, Peacock Pavilion, located in the heart of the Zoo. During your meal, get up-close with some of our animals and learn about their maternal instincts and behavior from our Education staff. Visit PECO Primate Reserve to meet Kira and Honi, two of our new gorilla mothers and their young children, or stop by any number of our exhibits to meet some Mother Nature’s most amazing moms. Tickets for zoo members are $34.99 for adults and $27.99 for children ages 2-11. Children under age 2 are free. Tickets for non-members are $42.99 for adults, $35.99 for children ages 2-11, and children under age 2 are free. Visit philadelphiazoo.org to purchase tickets or for more info. ■
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Yardley History in a Walking Tour
guided walking tour of downtown Yardley will be sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. The tour will begin at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue. Come see how Yardley has changed during the last five centuries. Yardley Historical Association member Charlie Thomforde will lead a leisurely one-hour walk through the center of Yardley. The town of today retains much of its original character, and it illustrates how it has changed from a single grist mill on Brock Creek to a thriving, diverse community. The Yardleyville Bridge, the Delaware Canal, the railroad, runaway streetcars, two competing fire companies, and life in small town America will all be part of
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the story. The tour will end at the Old Library by Lake Afton where light refreshments will be served. A $5 per person donation is requested. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. For more information about the tour or other activities of the Yardley Historical Association, call 215-369-1479, e-mail info@yardleyhistory.org, or visit www. yardleyhistory.org. The Yardley Historical Association ensures the maintenance of the Old Library by Lake Afton and its collections of books, newspapers, photographs, and ephemera related to the history of Yardley and its surroundings. â–
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n April, Bucks County Free Library will present sessions on Opioid Education with Certified Prevention Specialist David Fialko of The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. Attendees will learn why opioids are so addictive, how to identify warning signs of opioid abuse, how they can help someone suffering from addiction, and what kinds of treatment are available. Sessions are free and there is no registration. Events are scheduled for Monday, April 16th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bensalem Branch; and
Find out what business now occupies this Victorian building while on the Yardley walking tour. Monday, April 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Levittown Branch. For more information, including branch locations, visit https://buckslib.org. Drug overdoses are a leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania is increasing more rapidly than drug deaths in any other state. In January, Governor Wolf declared opioid and heroin drug addiction a statewide disaster. â–
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Makefield Women’s Assn. Bag Bingo, April 27
akefield Women’s Association invites you to join them for a night of fun for a great cause! MWA’s 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo will feature trendy designer bags, themed raffle baskets, 50/50, special bingo extras, door prizes, and their famous Luxury Raffle valued at over $1,000. The event will be held on Friday, April 27th at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 325 S. Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills, PA. MWA is a local nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for community organizations that help women and children in need, the homeless and hungry, and so many others in Bucks County. 100% of the proceeds from Bingo Night 2018 will benefit these organizations: • A Woman’s Place • Family Services Bucks County Homeless Shelter • Penndel Community Food Pantry • Pennsbury Scholarships • Wrapping Presence • YardleyMakefield Fire Company • Bucks for Kids
Great American Cleanup of PA Seeks Volunteers for 2018 Effort
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eep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced that registration for the 2018 Great American Cleanup of PA is open. This annual event began on March 1st and ends on May 31st. During this period, registered events can get free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests from PennDOT district offices, as supplies last. Events can be litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections, and education events and must be registered through the Great American Cleanup of PA website, www.gacofpa.org, to receive free cleanup supplies. As part of this event, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring Let’s Pick It Up PA – Everyday from April 7th through April 30th. During this time, trash collected at registered events can be taken to participating landfills free or for a reduced cost with prior approval.
Tickets are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door. Tables of eight are also available to reserve. The event is BYOB and outside food is welcomed. To get a sneak peek at the designer bags, purchase tickets, learn about the beneficiaries, or advertise at the event, visit makefieldwomensassociation.org/bingo ■
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Groups, individuals and local governments anticipate the annual initiative as a way to rally volunteers, reduce cleanup costs and be connected to a larger movement. During the 2017 Great American Cleanup, the value of costs avoided or money saved by municipal, county and state governments was $13 million due to generous donations of supplies, services and manpower. The event engaged 132,695 invaluable volunteers in 7,280 events across the state. “We are so grateful to our volunteers and sponsors who help make the Great American Cleanup of PA, Pennsylvania’s premier community improvement initiative possible,” said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. “Many communities depend on volunteers to clean up litter. This initiative provides the tools and resources our residents need to keep our communities clean and beautiful. This year we hope to inspire even more Pennsylvanians to come out between March and May to participate in the Great American Cleanup of PA.” Register your 2018 event at www.gacofpa.org. Questions can be answered by Michelle Dunn, Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator, at 1-877772-3673 ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org. About Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful: Our mission is empowering Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful. Since 1990, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and its volunteers have removed over 126 million pounds of litter from Pennsylvania’s roadways, greenways, parks, forests, and waterways. To learn more about Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org ■
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Tips from Leader Readers If you are curious to know how long the Social Security Administration thinks you will live, go to the website ssa.gov and type “life expectancy” in the search bar. They provide a simple calculator. All you have to do is type in your birth date and male or female, and it will tell you what age they expect you to reach. —Ron Marin / Bristol Here are two handy uses for apple cider vinegar: —If you have a puppy or kitten in the house and it likes to chew on everything, you’ll want to prevent it from gnawing through your electrical cords. Dab a paper towel in some apple cider vinegar and wipe it along the cord wherever the pet might be able to reach. The bitter taste will keep the animal from chewing on it. —The safest, most effective way to clean your fruits and vegetables is with water and apple cider vinegar. I keep a mixture handy in a plastic spray bottle. Just spritz the produce before using it, then rinse with clean water. The vinegar has antibacterial qualities that will neutralize any germs. —Ellen V. If window washing is part of your spring cleaning program, save it for a cloudy day.
Otherwise, the warmth and sunlight can dry the cleaning solution too quickly and you will be left with streaks on the glass. —Louis Fannimore / LMT FYI, modern computers don’t need screen savers. If anything, they drain battery life on your laptop. You’re better off setting the computer to go into sleep mode if you’re away from it for a few minutes. It saves battery, and a modern computer will come right back on with no waiting. —Chris H. / Trevose Refrigerator shelves can get really messy and sticky, especially if you have kids constantly raiding the fridge. Now I line the shelves with plastic wrap. It stays put very nicely, and cleaning is just a matter of peeling off the old wrap and applying some more. No scrubbing involved! —Deena C. Kitchen tongs are great for cleaning venetian blinds. Just slip a clean sock (or a microfiber cloth) over each tong and secure it with a rubber band. You can slide the tongs along each slat of the blinds and clean the top and bottom in one swipe. —B.K. / Fairless Hills
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Including the works of Carmen Lombardi, a self-taught Philadelphia painter who has worked in obscurity for over 40 years.
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Bristol Borough’s Restaurant Week Sunday, April 29-Saturday, May 5 @ participating restaurants throughout Borough Bristol Borough Business Association’s First Fridays on the Delaware Friday, May 4, 5-8 pm @ Mill & Radcliffe Streets Bristol Borough Business Association’s 40th Annual Bristol Antique Auto Show Sunday, May 6, 11-4 pm @ Mill & Radcliffe Streets
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Bucks County Free Library will be hosting familyfriendly Comic Con® events for an audience of all ages at the Langhorne, Doylestown and Quakertown branches on Saturday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Authors, artists, businesses, and collectors will participate by displaying and/or selling artwork, comic books, graphic novels, or collectibles. Visit buckslib.org for additional information. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Potato Buffet Dinner - Baked Potato, Toppings, Salad, Dessert & Beverages. Friday April 27th - Bensalem Presbyterian Church, 2826 Bristol Rd. Bensalem Dinner 6 to 7:30 PM Tickets may be purchased at the door. Take out is available. Donation $8.00 per person. To benefit AHTN. Information 215-757-7800. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• At 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in the headquarters of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., students from the Gifted/Enrichment Grades 4-6 of Snyder-Girotti Elementary School will present a “Living Wax Museum,” spotlighting personalities from Historic Bristol Borough’s past and present. Among the featured personalities will be William Penn, Senator Joseph R. Grundy and his sister Margaret, Harriet Tubman, local artist Joseph Sagolla, and author William Pezza. The students
will dress in character and present a brief first-person biography of the person they represent. The program is under the direction of Lori Helkowski, Gifted/Enrichment Teacher, Grades 1-6 of the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School. Refreshments will be served. In lieu of an admission fee, donations for the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School’s Gifted/ Enrichment program are requested. The public is cordially invited. No reservations needed. For further information, call 215-943-0258. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Road Fairless Hills PA will hold its annual CAR and Truck show on April 21 from 10am-2pm. Cost to register a show vehicle is $20 cash day of show only. This promises to be a huge show with something for everyone. Many basket raffles, BCTHS annual Plant sale, DJ, vendors, food trucks,community businesses, auto dealers will be present. Over 40 trophies, many one of a kind will be awarded Parking for spectators will be at Conwell Egan High School. Rain date will be April 28. All Car Show proceeds benefit student scholarships. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Flea Market on Saturday April 21 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Parkway, 8 AM-1 PM. (Rain date April 28). $15 per spot, over 100 spots available. Rent tables for $5. Concession Stand open for breakfast and lunch. Gates open for vendors at 6 am. First-come, first served for site selection. Payment due at time of entry in cash only. Vendors must be set up by 8am, no vendor will be admitted after 8 am. All inquiries contact: Alice #267-496-6135. All proceeds benefit St. Michael the Archangel Knights of Columbus Council 14626, Our Lady of Guadalupe Ladies Auxiliary. •••••••••••••••••••••••••
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The Friends of the Yardley Makefield Library would like to publicize the following FREE (limited seating) community programs: SATURDAY, May 5th from 2pm-3pm, “FDR: A New Deal for America.” Neill Hartley is Franklin Delano Roosevelt in this captivating and exciting one–man show set against the background of the great depression and the new deal of the 1930’s. This fully staged historical presentation will entertain and educate audiences of all ages. SATURDAY, May 19th from 2pm-3pm, “Barbara Streisand and Friends.” Broadway performer Jenny Lee takes you through some of the most famous tunes of Streisand’s career. You will also hear selections by some of Barbra’s famous “friends,” such as Judy and Liza as Jenny Lee takes you on a journey through these beautiful catalogues. Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA www.ymfriends.org / email: yardleyfriends@yahoo.com •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Twilight In Fallsington, Saturday, May 19th —As afternoon shadows meld into twilight and they quietly descend upon the historic village of Fallsington join us at 4 pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 19th for an evening of gaiety and charm as we host Twilight at Fallsington featuring delectable hors d’oeuvres from favorite local eateries, wine & beer to quench your thirst, a unique “behind-the-scenes” peak at the Stagecoach Tavern. Step up to our professional caricaturist, who guarantees that all those who dare will go home with the “perfect party favor” a fun and flattering likeness! Plenty of door prizes will round out the evening. Tickets are priced at only $35.00 pp; reservations are encouraged since space is limited. However, if need be, tickets may be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit the programs of Historic Fallsington, Inc., dedicated to the preservation, and heritage of the Village. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Summer Book Sale at the Levittown Library - Saturday, June 9, from 9 a..m. - 3 p.m. (at 7311 New Falls Rd.) Most books are $1.00
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•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Psychic Afternoon— join us for an afternoon of psychic, tarot, intuitive readings and reiki. Saturday, May 5 from 1-5 PM at United Christian Church, Levittown PA. Cost: $20.00 / 15 minute reading. Refreshments, snacks and homemade desserts included!! For more information contact: Jayne McPherson-Young 267-9680535 or Michele Herzog 267-339-5325 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Antique Appraisal Event – April 24th , from 5 to 8 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills. Items will be appraised by the Pennsylvania Antique Appraisers Association. (Jewelry will not be appraised.) $5.00 entrance fee plus $10.00 per each item to be appraised. There is a maximum of 2 items so the appraisers can get to all items. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. You will be able to watch, learn and enjoy. This is a fund raiser for our church. Call 215-946-5800 for tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Practitioners of Musick will return to Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the park’s Visitor Center auditorium. Founded in 1999, the Practitioners of Musick survey the music of 17th- and 18th-century Great Britain, Ireland and America. Their performance will feature music based upon the surviving inventory of printed music owned by various members of the Washington/Custis family and music that was popular among 18th-century Virginia playhouses and concert rooms. Also performing that night will be the Germantown Country Dancers. The Practitioners of Musick features John Burkhalter on recorder and Donovan Klotzbeacher on harpsichord. The duo has performed at numerous historic sites as well as libraries, museums and universities throughout the East Coast. Tickets are $25 and are available at the park’s Visitor Center, located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, Pa. For more information, call 215-493-4076. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11th Annual Yardley Beer Fest – June 2nd, 2018: ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, GREAT FOOD, AND TONS OF CRAFT BEERS! The 11th annual Yardley Beer Festival is here! We’re proud to be one of Bucks County’s most well-known and attended events. Every year our community gathers to celebrate craft beers and the art of brewing. We take great pride in showcasing both local and national breweries at our event. Year in and year out, you can count on a wide variety of beers, from light lagers to imperial stouts. The 11th annual Yardley Beer Festival is shaping up to be our best year yet. Don’t miss out on this once a year special event! There’s something for everyone, plus enjoy the opportunity to expand your palate and find the best micro-breweries around! This Event is held Rain or Shine (Under a Huge Tent!) TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Pre Sale General Admission: $40 | General Admission (Day of): $50. Visit: www. YardleyBeerFest.com for Details. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Join us for the 4th annual Run for Woods 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Woods Services in Langhorne on Saturday, May 5, 2018. This inspiring event raises more than $200,000 each year for the children and adults with special challenges who are served by Woods. This event is open to all ages and athletic abilities including people with and without disabilities as they come together to
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raise funds for Woods. The local community, family and friends of Woods are invited to participate by running, walking, or rolling (strollers and wheelchairs welcome!) in this award-winning family friendly event! The Run/ Walk will be followed by a delicious lunch provided by Carraba’s Italian Grill and Outback Steakhouse. Register today at www.runforwoods.org! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bolton Mansion, a 17th century house on the National Historic Registry, will hold its “Afternoon Tea on the Hill” on Saturday, May 5th at 1 PM. Spend some time with Mom, Grandmom, a favorite Aunt, your best Friend or any special woman in your life. Tasty Tea Sandwiches, Delicious Desserts, Scones, Jam, Cream, Tea and Entertainment. Ticket - $25.00, to benefit the Bolton Restoration Fund. Call now to Reserve your Seat! 215-943-3329 The Mansion is at 85 Holly Drive in Levittown. To learn more about Bolton Mansion, go to our Facebook page at «Historic Bolton Mansion» or visit www. boltonmansion.org •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Automotive Swap Meet & Flea Market - May 19th, The Faith Reformed Church, 479 Stonybrook Drive, Levittown, swap meet is open to all automotive items and the flea market is open to all household items, 8 am to 3 pm, food, beverages, music, for info: 267-2296030 or GMSPerformance@aol.com., also coming our 4th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 22 nd., follow and like us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/FRCarshow to view our prior car show events. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• “Hold On, You Matter” Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk will take place on Sunday, April 22nd at Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Road in Fairless Hills. Join us in raising money and awareness for suicide prevention for Bucks County. Check in/registration time 9 AM; walk begins at 10 AM, rain or shine. For info, contact Dawn Seader at 267-904-7655 or holdonyoumatter@buckscounty. org •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••• PENN WIRELESS ASSOCIATION, amateur radio club meetings are held at the Falls Township Municipal Bldg.,188 Lincoln Hwy., Fairless Hills, PA on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Come join us for an interesting evening of conversation, a presentation from a guest speaker, refreshments and good fellowship. Everyone is J54 welcome. Serving the community, through Amateur Radio, for over 50 years. For more information visit www.PennWireless.org.
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Growing Leeks: A Quality Vegetable at Minimal Cost
onsider adding leeks to your spring vegetable garden. Leeks look like large scallions, having slightly enlarged lower stems and upright leaves, which are flat and thick, unlike onions’ tubular leaves. They are milder than onions and have a distinctive, though similar, flavor. Leeks are delicious additions to soups and stews. They can also be added to stuffing, gratins, and casseroles, or sautéed with other vegetables such as carrots. Leeks should be planted in April, once the soil has dried and warmed. If you start them indoors from seed, the seeds must be sown 6 to 8 weeks prior to the transplanting date. Like most vegetables, leeks prefer full sun and a slightly acidic soil (pH of 5.5 to 7.0) which is welldrained and rich in organic matter. Because the white portion of the stem is what is used in cooking, leeks should be planted deeply to promote blanching. Soil can also be “hilled” around the lower portion of leeks as they grow to shield the stem from becoming green, which occurs when it is exposed to the sun. Some gardeners plant leeks in a trench and then add soil as the leeks grow to ensure a longer white stem. I’m always looking for easier ways to garden, and over the years I’ve discovered a quicker, less laborintensive way to plant leeks in my raised beds. After preparing the soil, I mark off rows about a foot apart. I then use a garden fork to carefully create deep holes
Plant them in April, when the soil has warmed and dried. along the row. I then put the leeks in alternate holes to allow sufficient space (about 4 inches) between plants, leaving just the very top portion of the leaves above ground to blanch the lower stem. Monitor the leek bed to ensure adequate moisture throughout the growing season. Watering at soil level with a soaker hose is preferable to overhead watering, which can promote fungal disease. Add mulch to retain soil moisture and control weeds. Leeks are susceptible to the same diseases as on-
“A Little Night Music” in Morrisville
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ctorsNET, based in Morrisville, is staging the brilliant Stephen Sondheim musical, A Little Night Music. Running weekends April 20 – May 6, Hugh Wheeler’s book and Sondheim’s score reveal the scandalous romantic entanglements of actress Desiree Armfeldt and others in her circle in Sweden circa 1900. Directed by David Deratzian, the show was originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince and orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick. Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman, the musical introduced the world to the classic song, Send in the Clowns. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors (62+), $15 for WHYY cardholders and students. The theatre is located at 635 N, Delmorr Avenue (Route 32), Morrisville, PA – near the Calhoun Street Bridge. To reserve, call 215-295-3694 or email actorsnet@aol.com. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). ■
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ions. Use a preventive fungicide if you have experienced problems growing onions in your garden. They should also be monitored for onion pests such as leaf miners and thrips. A 3 to 4 year crop rotation schedule will help to control disease and insect problems. Unlike onions, leeks do not fall over when they are ready for harvest. They can be harvested when the stem reaches 1 inch in diameter, or allowed to remain until they become somewhat larger. When harvesting, do not attempt to simply pull out the deeply planted leeks or they may break off. Instead, insert a digging fork and lift them out, being careful not to damage the leeks as you dig. Usually only the stem portion of leeks is eaten because the leaves are tough. Many people use only the white part of the stem, but the lighter green portion may also be used. Leeks keep in the refrigerator for several days and may be frozen. They are not readily available in garden centers, but both seeds and plants may be purchased from gardening catalogs or the Internet. If you like leeks, growing your own will provide a bountiful harvest of quality vegetables at minimal cost. ■ Reprinted by permission of Penn State Extension & College of Agricultural Sciences. www.extension. psu.edu
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A Philadelphia Legend: Behind the Making of Rocky
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he movie Rocky, filmed in Philadelphia, appeared in 1976 and spawned one of the most famous and profitable film series of all time.
The first Rocky movie was shot in just 28 days and cost only $1.1 million. Every effort was made to stay within the low budget. The crew, for instance, did not bother to get permits to film the scenes in which Rocky runs through the streets of Philadelphia or up the steps of the Museum of Art.
The story line for the original Rocky movie occurred to Sylvester Stallone after watching the 1975 heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and a little-known New Jersey fighter named Chuck Wepner. Wepner, taken lightly by Ali, lost the fight but made it to the 15th round and even knocked the champion down.
The famous shot in which a fruit-stand owner tosses Rocky an orange as he runs past was a spur-of-the-moment gesture by the man. He had no idea that a movie was being filmed or that he would be in it. The movie’s budget was too low to afford enough extras, so people were offered a free chicken dinner for acting as spectators at the Rocky vs Apollo Creed boxing match. Even then, there were too many empty seats. That’s why the area outside the ring is kept very dark during the boxing scenes.
Stallone was nearly broke when he wrote the first script, with just over $100 to his name. He even had to sell his beloved bull mastiff, named Butkus, for $50. When the movie studio bought the script, Stallone was able to buy Butkus back and even included him in the movie.
For Rocky II, money was no longer a problem. For one scene alone, 800 Philadelphia children were used as extras for Rocky’s run from his house to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Stallone’s original script called for Rocky Balboa to throw the big fight in exchange for a payoff, and use the money to open a pet store for Adrian. United Artists had no intention of letting Stallone play the lead role. They wanted James Caan, Burt Reynolds or Ryan O’Neal but Stallone refused to sell the script unless he got the role. He eventually was paid just $20,000 for the script and a SAG minimum of $350 per week for acting in the film.
Susan Sarandon was considered for the role of Adrian but Stallone and the producers decided that she was “too sexy.” Cher and Bette Midler were also considered.
Art Exhibit At Bensalem Senior Ctr.
The Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem, is hosting the 8th Annual Multi-Generational Art Exhibition along with the Bensalem Township School District. The exhibition will run through Thursday, April 26, 2018. This event is an important link between the Bensalem Township School District and the community. It provides the seniors at the Center an opportunity
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Susan Sarandon was deemed “too sexy” to play Rocky’s girlfriend, Adrian
The statue of Rocky in front of the Museum is 8’6” tall and weighs 2000 pounds. Rocky became the 1976 box-office champion, grossing $225,000,000 worldwide. Critics and audiences loved the film, and it ended up nominated for seven Academy Awards and winning Best Picture. ■
to see the fine work of the Bensalem art students and it gives the students an opportunity to show their work with the senior artists. All are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, please call 215-638-7720, or bscaartex@gmail.com.
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Enjoy a Diner Burger at Home
iners are a popular place to gather with friends and family for a hearty and often inexpensive meal. Many diners boast specialty items, but nearly every diner has hamburgers on its menu, and diner burgers are often made to perfection. But hamburger enthusiasts don’t need to head out to a local diner when craving a diner-style burger. Thanks to the following recipe for a “Hamburger With All the Fixins” from Jennifer Joyce’s “Diner” (Ryland, Peters & Small), you can now enjoy a diner-style hamburger from the comforts of your own dinner table. (Serves 4.) Burgers Fixin’s 1 pound ground beef or ground sirloin 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 pieces crisp iceberg lettuce ½ teaspoon salt 4 thin beefsteak tomato slices ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 16 pickle slices or peppadew peppers 4 thick-seeded buns or Kaiser rolls 4 paper-thin slices red onion Yellow mustard and ketchup In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into four equal-sized burger patties. Heat a grill pan or skillet until very hot. Lightly toast the buns and set aside. Season the burgers on both sides. Pan-fry the burgers over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side for medium; cook slightly longer for well done. Alternatively, you can cook everything on an outdoor barbecue. Spread the mayonnaise and a little mustard on the bottom of each bun. Lay down a piece of lettuce and top with a burger. Squirt some ketchup on each and top with the tomatoes, pickle and onions. Top with the other side of the bun. Serve with french fries. ■
Environmental Expo on May 5 Addresses Bucks County Issues
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(Doylestown, PA) Five speakers who are affiliated with international, regional and local environmental organizations will participate in the May 5th Environmental Expo organized by the League of Women Voters of Bucks County. Their presentations at the Middletown Township Building, 3 Municipal Way in Langhorne, will begin at 10:30 AM. The public is invited to attend to learn about environmental issues of particular concern to Bucks County residents, including Superfund sites, PFOAs, hazardous waste treatment facilities, threats to the air quality as well as threats to the Delaware River. The program runs from 10:30 AM until noon, and ample time will be allowed for the public to ask questions of the speakers. Following a brief question and answer period, attendees can visit tables staffed by the speakers and gather information about local environmental issues and advocacy work being done on issues of concern. The League of Women Voters of Bucks County, along with more than 700 other League chapters, studied natural resources in order to develop the current positions of the national League of Women Voters. The public is invited to this free Environmental Expo on Saturday, May 5th. For additional information, visit www.lwvbucks.org or call the League at 215-2309986. ■
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groom. When choosing a story to tell, oasting the bride and groom at a remember to keep things appropriate for wedding reception is a responsibility guests of all ages, including young chilthat typically falls on the shoulders of the dren. bride’s father as well as the best man and * Steer clear of alcohol before giving the maid of honor. Though it is an honor your toast. Many people overindulge in alto give a wedding toast, it also can be cohol at wedding receptions, but best men nerve-wracking, as no one wants to give and maids of honor should avoid consuma toast that’s memorable for all the wrong ing alcohol until after they have toasted reasons. the bride and groom. Horror stories about While the best toasts are often those drunken, inappropriate wedding toasts that veer off the beaten path, coming from may seem more like an urban legend than the heart rather than from a how-to guide a legitimate possibility, but the tendency found on the Internet, there is a certain for alcohol to lower people’s inhibitions formula men and women can follow to ensure their toasts cover all of the appromakes it dangerous for men and women to priate bases without offending the bridal consume it before giving their toasts. party or fellow guests. * Give your best wishes to the bride and Follow these pointers and speak from the heart. * Acknowledge the guests. Families are groom before raising your glass. Raising more geographically diverse than ever your glass to toast the bride and groom should devote a portion of their toasts to exbefore, so more and more weddings host is often the last step before your toasting plaining their personal relationships with the guests who come from far and wide to celduties officially end. But before you raise your bride and/or groom. Introduce yourself and ebrate with happy couples on their wedding glass, remember to offer your best wishes to explain how you met the bride or groom. Ofdays. It’s customary for men and women makboth the bride and groom. Once those sentitentimes, such stories have a comical twist that ing wedding toasts to acknowledge the guests, ments have been expressed, ask the guests to can further calm your nerves. thanking them for being there. This is often a raise their glasses and toast the newlyweds. * Aim for a jovial toast. Wedding toasts great way for best men and maids of honor to Toasting happy couples at their wedding are typically given at the wedding reception, break the ice and calm their nerves, especially receptions can be stressful for best men and when guests and the bridal party are ready to at larger weddings where they may only know maids of honor who are unaccustomed to celebrate. Such an atmosphere lends itself to a small percentage of the guests. When thankspeaking in front of large groups of people. a jovial toast wherein best men and maids of ing the guests, be sure to thank the parents of But following these pointers and speaking honor focus on happy times with the bride and the bride and groom as well. from the heart will ensure such toasts go off groom. Tell a funny anecdote that illustrates * Explain your relationship to the bride without a hitch. ■ the special bond you have with the bride or and/or groom. Best men and maids of honor
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Volunteer Workdays at 5 Mile Woods in Lower Makefield Twp.
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he Friends of Five Mile Woods host a volunteer workday at the Five Mile Woods Preserve (1305 Big Oak Road, Yardley PA) on the second Saturday of each month between March and November. Upcoming work dates are May 12 and June 9. No tools or experience are required, and all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather and for working in the Woods on/off trail. Volunteers meet at the Preserve headquarters at 9:00 am and work until noon on a variety of clean-up and trail maintenance projects. No reservations required. Steady rain and/or thunder cancel any workday. If you have questions about the workdays, or are interested in joining the “Friends of Five Mile Woods,” please send an e-mail to Friendsoffivemilewoods@gmail. com ■
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THE EYES HAVE IT ACROSS 1 Treasury 6 Small woods 11 Swindle 14 Gulf ship 15 Looks out for, maybe 16 Be in the red 17 Damsel's rescuer 19 Unfamiliar 20 Young fellow 21 Dirty coat 22 Writer Hemingway 24 Ten-gallon hat 26 "That tastes awful!" 27 Slippery sort 28 Convertible sofas 31 French mothers 34 Dwarf 35 Auto club letters 36 Unbending 37 Dilutes 38 1700 in letters 39 Maximum 40 Peter, Paul or Mary 41 Court events 42 Mouth-watering 44 "The Thin Man" costar Myrna 45 Barbecue fuel 46 Not terminal 50 Igloo dweller 52 Stable color
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53 In the open 54 Holtz of ESPN 55 "The Good Apprentice" novelist 58 Shelley work 59 Moxie 60 Navel variety 61 One of the Bobbsey twins 62 Proficient 63 More like Solomon
DOWN 1 Monastery garb 2 Drum kit component 3 Drop 4 Hardened 5 Locks 6 Religious law 7 Passing mention? 8 Dowel 9 Washington erupter of 1980 10 Band that backs Springsteen 11 Classic "S.N.L." characters 12 Has a mortgage 13 Former Speaker Gingrich 18 ___ & The Gang (R.&B. group) 23 Kindergarten break
25 One nearing adulthood 26 Not mincing words 28 Police operation 29 Contest of speed 30 Anatomical pouches 31 Jazz vibraphonist Jackson 32 New York canal 33 "Love's Been Good to Me" composer 34 Lower leg parts 37 Like a well-fitting suit 38 Poet Angelou 40 Marathoner's need 41 Tight-aginst-the-scalp braid 43 Hawaiian dish 44 Hilo feast 46 Member of Santa's team 47 Sends packing 48 Desi's daughter 49 The wild blue yonder 50 North Carolina school 51 Fountain order 52 Common request 56 Outrage 57 SADD focus —Answers on page 2.
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Making Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer
resh flowers serve many purposes. A bouquet of flowers can be a gift on a special holiday or birthday. Some people apologize with flowers, while others use flowers to convey feelings of love or appreciation. Many people like to display fresh-cut flowers in their homes because their beauty can brighten the mood indoors. Others plant rows and rows of flowers in a garden with the express purpose of cutting them and bringing them into the home. While outdoor flowers can remain beautiful and bountiful outside, once they are cut, there is a limited amount of time before they begin to wilt and wither. But there are ways to prolong the life of cut flowers to enjoy their beauty as long as possible. * Cut correctly. Creating a large enough surface area on the stem for the uptake of water is essential. That is why florists recommend cutting the stem on a slant to expose more area to the water. * Place flowers in water immediately. Some people advocate cutting the stems while they’re actually submerged in water. However, you will probably be fine if you simply recut the stems on flowers you brought inside and immediately put them in a vase of water. The key is not to let the tip of the stem dry out or close up with an air bubble, sap or other substances, preventing the uptake of water. Be sure to use lukewarm water so as not to shock the blooms. * Remove leaves. Take off the leaves of the plant that would end up underwater in the vase. Exposure to the water could cause the leaves to rot and fall off, creating algae or sludge in the vase water. It also may breed extra bacteria or attract small insects to the water. However, do not remove the thorns from roses, as this tends to shorten their
Cutting stems on a slant, and other helpful hints.
shelf life. * Choose young flowers. Mature flowers may have peaked and begun to make room for a new round of blooms, so try to choose young buds or blooms that just opened so that you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy them longer. * Create a viable water atmosphere. Once a fresh flower is cut and a stem is placed in water, bacteria and fungi can start to grow almost immediately. These microscopic organisms can clog the small tubes inside the stem that suck up water for nourishment. Many florists send home a packet of water additive to alleviate some problems in the indoor environment. The packet will contain a biocide that kills bacteria and fungi. There will be an acidifier as well as sugar. The acidifier makes the water more acidic to allow better absorption of water up the stem. The sugar is a food source for the flowers. Homeowners who cut flowers from their gardens can purchase these additives or create their own variations from items around the house. It has been said a penny in the water will kill the microorganisms because copper is a fungicide. An aspirin can make the water more acidic. You can also try small amounts of bleach, lemon-lime soda or even antiseptic mouthwash. * Don’t place cut flowers next to fruit, which gives off gases as it ripens, causing flowers to age faster. Also, keep the flowers away from direct sunlight and try to keep them in a cool place. * Change the water. Keep on top of water maintenance by changing it at least every 2 to 3 days to maintain good water health. Be sure to replace the additives each time you change the water. By following these few simple strategies you can keep fresh-cut flowers lasting longer for your enjoyment. ■
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“We Just Kept Moving Forward”
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at the Levittown Shop-A-Rama. He also became hen Dick teased Anna Mae about being a acquainted with bankers, community leaders and “mommy’s girl,” she just rolled her eyes. She police. surely didn’t deny it. She was. Their third attempt to make Levittown home was Longtime Levittown residents, eager to share the charm. “I told Anna Mae I was going and asked stories of their 65 years together, Richard (Dick) and if she was going with me,” Dick said. Of course, Anna Mae Baxter sat quietly with me in the second she said yes. They settled in Birch Valley, became floor apartment of their daughter’s Levittown home. members of Hope Lutheran Church and welcomed Dick served in an Engineer Company as a their son Curtis in 1964. Demolition Sergeant in the Army during the Korean The children attended school in the Pennsbury Conflict. Upon his return to the Merritt Square School District. The busy family of five took an section of Philadelphia he landed a job at SKF Ball occasional vacation, but for the most part Dick and Bearing. With a lot of persuasion, he also landed a Anna Mae’s lives revolved around the children life partner, Anna Mae (Bahman), who worked as a and their extra-curricular activities. Debbie played floor inspector. softball and the boys played Little League baseball. After a short courtship, they were united in Dick became involved in basketball at the high marriage at Castor Gardens Lutheran Church in school when Ricky was in his freshman year. Anna Philadelphia on July 25, 1953. “Nine months and Mae went back to work, first as a cafeteria worker a day later our Debbie was born,” Dick proclaimed and later as a matron (night cleaner) at Eleanor with pride. Anna Mae stopped working while Dick Roosevelt School. settled into a new job at Farruggio’s Express, a local Dick was a summertime coach and President of distribution and transportation company in Bristol. the Basketball Parent’s Anna Mae was from Club at Pennsbury for the Muddy Gardens (far several years. After northeast) section of It took the Baxters 3 tries to make Ricky graduated, Dick Philadelphia. It didn’t Levittown their home. took a hiatus until his surprise her husband grandchildren and son when she backed out Curtis came through the ranks. He was the volunteer of buying their first home in the Holly Hill section Kicker Coach and VP of the Football Parent’s Club. of Levittown to be closer to her mother. They had Dick was also instrumental in raising waited in the Exhibit line, picked out their lot— and money for the installation of the lights then lost their $100 deposit when they moved into an on the Pennsbury football field and apartment on Castor Avenue above the Castor Café. had the honor of flipping the switch After working the night shift Dick headed to his for the 1st game of the 2000 season. second job, cleaning the Castor Café, to earn extra Dick and Anna Mae shared money. Their son Ricky joined the family in 1955. many stories of their children’s During the day, Dick would sleep while Anna spent accomplishments, including Anna’s the day at her mother’s with the children. With a Deli on Pond Street in Bristol and growing family, Dick talked Anna Mae into moving the Lumpy Licious stand at Trenton again. Thunder Stadium. On a sad note, Their second attempt to buy a Jubilee home in Anna hung her head and tears welled the Goldenridge section of Levittown was more in Dick’s eyes when they spoke of successful, but not long-lived. Anna Mae recalls a Curtis’ untimely death in 2007. particular thunderstorm. “He wouldn’t listen to me The lights of the Baxter’s lives when I told him to close the doors.” Lightning shot have been their three children, through the house, struck Dick’s car in the garage six grandchildren and six greatand knocked him over. Once again Anna Mae grandchildren —not to mention their wanted to be closer to her mother, so they sold the nieces and nephews who impacted home and moved into an apartment on Bingham their world in so many ways. Street in Philadelphia. When asked to sum up their life Making deliveries for Farrugio’s allowed together, Anna Mae said, “It was Dick to meet and form relationships with people normal, nothing fancy.” Dick added, throughout the entire Lower Bucks area. He got to “We had our ups and downs, but we know many of the original people whom William just kept moving forward.” ■ Levitt employed and brought to Pennsylvania after completing the first Levittown community —by Debra Metz in New York, including original business owners
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Photo above, wedding day July 25th, 1953; photo below, Dick and Anna Mae today.
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SENIOR EVENTS & BULLETINS Falls Township Senior Center 282 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, Pa., will be holding a free Health Fair on Friday April 20, 2017, from 9:30 AM until 1:00 PM.There will be free health information and screenings throughout the day. A hot dog, soft pretzel and a beverage will be provided to visitors at the event. There will also be door prizes and cash awards distributed during the Health Fair. For additional information, call 215-547-6563. Fred Miller’s Lecture-In-Song will feature “All Over the Map: A Musical Travelogue Circling the Globe in Song.” on Saturday, May 12th at 1 p.m. The program will be held at the Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd. Miller will remind listeners of several eras of song —We’ll Take Manhattan, Flying Down To Rio, On the Way To Cape May, Blue Hawaii, Way Down Yonder In New Orleans, Bali Hai, Foggy London Town, and many others. The program is free, but a courtesy e-mail to Info@ LevittownLibraryFriends.org to let us know you are attending is appreciated.
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The Buck›s 65+ Senior Softball League seeks players, particularly pitchers, for the 2018 season. The league currently practices indoors in Warminster, Pa. The outdoor season will begin in April at the Middletown Community Park. For information pls contact Bill Krieger at kriegisin@msn. com or Jim Mahoney at 267-5662919 campyhits@aol.com Martha Washington Garden Club is offering a program led by Chase Rosade, who is an internationally known Bonsai artist who teaches aspiring students the art of bonsai in his New Hope studio, Chase will share his extensive knowledge with us on April 25th.The cost for a guest is $5.00. The meeting starts 12:30, with the program following at 1:00. at the Yardley Masonic Hall, 1600 Edgewood Road, Yardley. Bucks County Genealogical Society Meeting & Program — Saturday, June 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA. Speaker Dean Henry will present «Using ComputerBased Genealogy Programs» including Ancestry. com, Family Tree Maker, and LegacyStories.com. Come early at 9:30 to join the Beginners Corner, browse the genealogy store, and enjoy complimentary refreshments while socializing with likeminded peers! Open to the public. $5 Members, $10 NonMembers. Visit www. bucksgen.org for more information, or contact publicity@ bucksgen.org. ■
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Bucks County Senior Games
rom June 4 to June 15, Bucks County residents who are ages 50 and older will compete in the 36th annual Bucks County Senior Games. The games are conveniently located throughout the county with a wide variety of options including: billiards, bocce, bowling, bridge, darts, golf, table tennis, pinochle, quoits, tennis, track and field, including discus, long jump and shotput. The week-long events conclude at a special celebratory luncheon with entertainment. Participants are encouraged to register by May 15. However, there will be an opportunity for registration on the day of the event. The Senior Games are supported by the Bucks County Commissioners, organized by the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging and volunteers, and sponsored, in part, by the generosity of the business community. Registration is open! You can register online (courtesy of our collaboration with the Bucks County Community College) or print a registration form by going to our website at www.buckscounty.org/seniorgames and register today! Contact Information: Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, Senior Games Staff, 267-880-5700. ■
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Loving Homes Wanted: Local Animals in Need My name is Henry. I was a house cat who got tossed onto the streets. I lived outside for over a year. I am not feral but I have some anxiety and can be a little nervous when meeting people for the first time. Being on medication has greatly helped me! I am more affectionate and playful every day. I am looking for an owner who will give me the time and space I need to learn to trust people again. Other pets in the house are not a good idea yet but may be over time. Get your application in now! Visit our website www.bingosfoundation. org or call 215-781-0378. Caleb loves to run and tumble with his housemates. His favorite game is chasing the laser light. Caleb gets along well with cats and the two large dogs his lives with. He is neutered, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for FIV and Leukemia. We celebrate his birthday in August. nar.rescuegroups.org
This little tuxedo boy is Phillie. He was rescued from an abandoned home, never leaving, wondering what he did wrong. He did nothing wrong and we did everything right by saving this precious little boy. He is a little love bug who is as sweet as can be. Loves to sit next to you while you’re on the computer and kiss your face. Right now he is at the Petsmart in Oxford Valley if you would like to meet him. He would really like to meet you and show you how cute he is. Or visit him on Joycesvoiceforcats@petfinder.com or call 215 321 1967. He needs a home that will show him what a true loving home really is.
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Hello, my name is Montego! I am a male feline who has a mostly white coat with tabby markings on my head and back. I was abandoned when I was quite small and surrendered to the Rescue. I am now, however, to be adopted so I can have my first and only real home of my own. I get along with other cats and I love to play with toys. I am a feisty little boy, who will pretend I am big and “bad,” but I am not. I take great joy at hissing at the volunteer who gives me chicken treats, only to gently take it from her hand and later give her kisses. I am up to date on my boosters and I have tested negative for both Feline Aids and Leukemia. I celebrate my birthday in April. I will need a family who is willing to work with me and I promise that family will not be sorry. For more information, please contact Cats Bridge to Rescue on 215-987-8961 Meet Torren, a petite senior lady who is waiting for her fur-ever home. Torren is currently a resident at the PetSmart in Fairless Hills, but is a little stressed in the cage after being in a loving foster home. She is a real cutie with interesting facial markings. Torren loved to be held and cuddled by her foster mom and gets along well with other cats. If you are interested in this sweet lady, please call 857-228-8696.
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ostages” will be taken to raise money for life-sustaining veterinary care in The Crossings Animal Society’s 6th Annual Hostages for Homeless Pets fundraiser. When: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 7:00- 11:30 AM. Where: Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047 The “hostages” will be brought to Bella Tori at the Mansion and held there until their “ransom” can be paid. They will be allowed one call to secure their ransom. A buffet breakfast will be served at 8 AM. Following Breakfast, the “Captive Audience” will listen to a presentation on the work of Boris & Natasha’s fund, which helps save the lives of cats and dogs.
“Ransom” calls will be permitted between 10:45-11:00AM. “Hostages” will be released once the ransom is received. In its sixth year, Hostages for Homeless Pets is a fundraiser to support the work of “Boris & Natasha’s Fund” of The Crossings Animal Society. The fund supplements the cost of lifesustaining veterinary care for homeless dogs and cats in Bucks County and surrounding area, as well as providing assistance for pets living in families with financial constraints. The goal for this year’s event is to raise $40,000. Among this year’s “hostages” are Dr. Marie Buckley of Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center; Justin Cappucino of Pet Campus; Joan Grote of 1st National Bank of Newtown; and Chris McGovern of Pinnacle Therapy. Call 215-321-4673 for more info. ■
Dog Licenses to be Checked, April 25
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he Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will be conducting a license canvas in Bucks County on April 25. Multiple wardens will be going door to door educating dog owners as well as checking the status of their dog licenses and rabies vaccinations. Pennsylvania requires that all dogs be licensed annually: • All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year • Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per dog plus court costs • Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed, violators may be fined • If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home • Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement • Purchase a license from your local county treasurer or issuing agent • An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50, if your dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50, discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities Additionally, your pets must be vaccinated against rabies: • Dogs and cats three months or older must have a current rabies vaccination • Owners of non-vaccinated pets may be fined up to $300 plus court costs • Licensed veterinarians can vaccinate dogs and provide a vaccination certificate Dog wardens perform random checks to ensure rabies vaccinations are current. ■
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